December is almost over, so hurry up and see the most beautiful cherry blossoms!

1. Best time to visit The best time to visit Wuliang Mountain Cherry Blossom Valley is late November or early December, when the winter cherry blossoms are in full bloom, creating a fairyland on earth. 2. Opening hours and tickets • Opening hours: 07:30–19:30 • Tickets: The scenic area is currently open for free. 3. Transportation • Self-driving: Depart from Kunming, pass through Xiangyun and Nanjian, and drive about 360 km in total. The road conditions are good, and you can drive directly along S224. • By bus: Take a bus from Dali or Kunming to Nanjian, and then transfer to a local bus to Wuliang Mountain Town. 4. Accommodation and dining • There are few places to stay in Cherry Blossom Valley, with only 2–3 farmhouses and travel company houses available, and the conditions are average. You can also set up a tent at the viewing platform, and tents are available for rent. • Dining: During the Cherry Blossom Festival, the tea estate sells special jumping dishes, set meals, and breakfast. There are also restaurants around Cherry Blossom Valley. 5. Recommended attractions • Cherry Blossom Valley: It mainly consists of Cherry Blossom Valley, Lingbao Mountain National Forest Park, and Huaqing Tea Estate, with a total area of 1,000 hectares. • Sunrise & starry sky: The pink cherry blossoms are paired with the sunset, and the starry sky at night is also very beautiful. • Aerial photography: You can enjoy the entire valley from a bird's-eye view, but pay attention to the safety of the drone and stay away from power lines. 6. Photography and viewing suggestions • Scenic Area 1 (Mingying Garden): Suitable for taking panoramic/close-up and portrait photos of Cherry Blossom Valley, and is also the best place to take photos of the sunrise. • Scenic Area 2 (Dream Garden): Suitable for taking close-up and portrait photos, the curves of the high mountain oolong tea garden are the most beautiful, and the sea of cherry blossoms is even more beautiful. • Scenic Area 3 (Diecai Garden): An independent area about 3.8 km from Scenic Area 1, suitable for looking out at Scenic Area 2. 7. Tips • To see the sunrise and take photos of the starry sky, it is best to stay in or near Cherry Blossom Valley. During the Cherry Blossom Festival, you can stay in the "starry sky tent" provided by the tea estate, which can accommodate 2 people, but the downside is that it is a bit cold. • The mountain roads are steep and winding, so drive carefully.